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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,297.38, 55,609.65 and 22,392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,297.38, 55,609.65 and 22,392.06 is: 30,900.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,297.38 : 55,609.65 = 22,392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,297.38/55,609.65 = 22,392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,297.38x = 55,609.65 × 22,392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,297.38x = 1,245,214,619.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,214,619.38/40,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,900.63

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